Padma, the Pinnacle of Honesty: Rajinikanth Gifts Gold Chain to Sanitation Worker Who Recovered 45 Sovereigns of Gold!

February 3, 2026 Published by Natarajan Karuppiah

In a heartwarming gesture, actor Rajinikanth personally invited and honored Padma, a sanitation worker in Chennai, for her extraordinary honesty. After finding 45 sovereigns of gold jewelry on the street and returning them to the rightful owner, the “Superstar” presented her with a gold chain as a token of appreciation.

Padma, a sanitation worker with the Chennai Corporation, discovered an abandoned bag while performing her duties a few days ago. To her shock, the bag contained approximately 45 sovereigns of gold jewelry.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Padma took the jewelry directly to the police station. Following an investigation, the police identified the owner who had lost the bag and safely returned the valuables. Padma’s selfless act, performed despite her humble economic background, went viral on social media, earning her widespread acclaim from the public.

Upon hearing the news, Rajinikanth was deeply moved by Padma’s integrity and invited her to his residence in Poes Garden. He welcomed her warmly and, as a mark of respect for her noble character, personally gifted and placed a gold chain around her neck.

“In this day and age, many would falter at the sight of such wealth. I bow to your honesty and your commitment to living by your hard work,” Rajinikanth said emotionally. “Honesty is an invaluable asset. People like Padma are the true heroes of this society.”

Overwhelmed by the actor’s gesture, Padma shared her gratitude: “I never expected such great recognition for simply doing my duty. Receiving this gift from Thalaivar’s hands is the blessing of a lifetime.”